[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 69 (Monday, April 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 IN RECOGNITION OF THE TRENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY 
                            OF ITS FOUNDING

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 24, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Trenton Fire 
Department on the 90th Anniversary of its founding. The Trenton Fire 
Department has provided important fire prevention and lifesaving 
services to the City of Trenton and the surrounding communities.
  Founded in 1927 to replace the previous all-volunteer system, the 
Trenton Fire Department initially consisted of seven full-time firemen 
and one pumper truck. Since its inception, the Department has grown and 
expanded to accommodate the increased size and needs of the community. 
Today, the Fire Department has 29 personnel, three fire trucks and two 
Advanced Life Support ambulances housed in two stations that operate 24 
hours a day. These resources help the department serve the 
approximately 2,500 calls for help that it receives each year with an 
on-scene response time of less than four minutes. The Trenton Fire 
Department is also a member of the Downriver Mutual Aid Group, which 
offers surrounding communities emergency assistance in times of need.
  The Trenton Fire Department's effectiveness plays a critical role in 
keeping the Trenton community safe from fires, hazards and other 
emergencies. In addition to its emergency services, the department has 
engaged in community-based initiatives to further protect the well-
being of Trenton residents. These include offering free smoke detectors 
to residents on fixed incomes, as well as operating the Trenton 
Firefighters Charity Organization, which provides financial support to 
over 100 organizations that serve the community. Collectively, these 
efforts have had a tremendous impact in keeping Trenton and its 
residents safe from danger. It is my hope that the Trenton Fire 
Department continues its outstanding legacy of public service and care 
for the sick and injured in Trenton and the surrounding areas.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Trenton 
Fire Department on the 90th Anniversary of its establishment. The 
Trenton Fire Department's wide spectrum of services are key to 
protecting public health and providing emergency support to the city.

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